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Acura ILX vs. Acura RDX MPG

Chart is based on 2 fuel economy reports for the Acura ILX and 252 fuel economy reports for the Acura RDX.

Acura ILX MPG

Acura ILX Acura ILX 2016 38.9 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Acura ILX Acura ILX 2013 40.8 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2016 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
8-speed automated manual FWD		 hills med light 0 0 10 90 60 38.9  
2013 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 0 10 90 100 40.8  

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Acura RDX MPG

Acura RDX Acura RDX 2014 29.1 MPG Highway Percentage 83 percent Acura RDX Acura RDX 2013 25.1 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Acura RDX Acura RDX 2012 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent Acura RDX Acura RDX 2011 19.4 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Acura RDX Acura RDX 2010 22.1 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Acura RDX Acura RDX 2009 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Acura RDX Acura RDX 2008 19.0 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Acura RDX Acura RDX 2007 19.6 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2014 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med none 0 6 11 83 93 29.1  
2013 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 0 34 0 66 70 25.1  
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 10 76 10 5 45 20.0  
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 9 28 33 30 67 19.4  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 mtns med none 5 3 3 90 60 22.1  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 0 50 10 40 60 18.0  
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 5 26 20 49 69 19.0  
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2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 14 21 15 50 75 19.6  

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Acura ILX vs. Acura RDX MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Acura ILX

Acura ILX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2016 High-revving largish fours aren't the fashionable route to fuel efficiency. But the 201-horsepower 2.4-liter engine when mated to an eight-speed dual clutch automated manual transmission (DCT) returns EPA ratings of 25 mpg city, 36 mpg highway--better than the 2013-2015 ILX managed with a 150-horsepower 2.0-liter engine. The Audi with its au courant 180-horsepower turbocharged 1.8-liter checks in a little lower, with 23/33. But the Acura isn't quite best-in-class. The Mercedes-Benz CLA250 manages 26/38. Notably, both the Audi and the Mercedes also have DCTs, though with "only" six and seven speeds, respectively. Then there are hybrids and diesels. The ILX used to be available as a hybrid. But the ILX Hybrid's fuel economy wasn't stellar (39/38) and its performance was so uncompetitive even compared to the Prius-based Lexus CT 200h (43/40) that Acura killed it after just two model years. The Audi A3 TDI, the segment's lone entrant with a diesel, rates 31/43. For a combination of performance and fuel economy, it's hard to beat. Except that as I write this Audi dealers can't sell them, pending an investigation into whether they violate EPA regulations. A final note on fuel economy: the TLX's EPA figures are only a single mpg lower than the ILX's. see full Acura ILX review
Acura ILX Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
Why doesn't Acura offer the larger four-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission? Likely because its fuel economy is already iffy with the stick. The EPA ratings are 22 MPG city, 31 highway. One benefit of turbochargers is that they enable lower rpm shifts and taller gearing. A Jetta GLI matches the Acura in the city, and does a couple MPG better on the highway. Not bad, but you'll find some much more powerful, much larger cars that score better than either of them. see full Acura ILX review
 

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Acura RDX Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Turbo eats gas but provides for a fun ride see full Acura RDX review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Low for a 4-cylinder see full Acura RDX review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I average around 20 MPG, but it is not an economy car - well worth it for the performance see full Acura RDX review